Charles L. Russell Explained

Charles L. Russell
Birth Date:c. 1844
Death Date:June 7, 1910
Birth Place:Malone, New York, United States
Placeofburial:Hot Springs National Cemetery, Hot Springs, South Dakota
Placeofburial Label:Place of burial
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Army
Rank:Corporal
Unit:93rd New York Volunteer Infantry
Battles:American Civil War
Battle of Spotsylvania Court House
Awards:Medal of Honor

Charles L. Russell (c. 1844  - June 7, 1910) was an American Corporal in the U.S. Army who served with the 93rd New York Volunteer Infantry during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for extraordinary heroism after capturing the flag of the 42nd Virginia Infantry during the Battle of Spotsylvania Court House.[1] He received the Medal of Honor on December 1, 1864.[2]

Biography

Russell was born in Malone, New York in about 1844 and served in the United States Army during the American Civil War. Following the war, he died and was buried at the Hot Springs National Cemetery in Hot Springs, South Dakota.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CMOHS.org - Corporal RUSSELL, CHARLES L., U.S. Army. cmohs.org. 6 August 2015.
  2. Web site: Valor awards for Charles L. Russell. militarytimes.com. 6 August 2015.